Torontoist is ending the year by naming our Heroes and Villains of 2007––the people, places, and things that we've either fallen head over heels in love with or developed uncontrollable rage towards over the past twelve months. Get your dose, starting Boxing Day and running into the new year, three times a day––sunrise, noon, and sunset. Is there anything as satisfying as waking up to that little dancing alarm clock every morning on Breakfast Television?......

Regardless of how you choose to celebrate (or not) the upcoming holiday season, it’s hard not to embrace a spirit of generosity that seems unique to this time of year. Students from the Ontario College of Art & Design’s Think Tank program are hoping that giving mood will be alive and well among restaurant patrons on Thursday, December 6, as they unveil the inaugural Bread Project. A joint project between OCAD’s Think Tank and......

The Trinity-Spadina Make Poverty History group is helping jump-start discussion about the issue of child poverty by holding an All-Candidates' Meeting to discuss child poverty issues. All four provincial parties are going to be represented by their respective candidates from the riding, who will be able to talk about their plans to eliminate child poverty in Toronto and beyond. The meeting is being held tomorrow (September 19) at 7:00 p.m. at the Factory Theatre......

Are you hungry? Not "man, I could go for an Oh! Henry" hungry, or "that chow mein was good but I should have ordered some chicken balls" hungry, but "another three cents and I can get a loaf of bread this week" hungry. If you’re reading this, chances are you don’t fall into the latter category, but many people in Toronto do. In fact, according to the publication Who's Hungry [PDF], a staggering 1 in......

If you think the holiday season's message of giving and charity and love is temporary, think again. Local bands have come together to produce the Friends of Bellwoods Compilation, which will raise funds for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Ex-Death From Above 1979's Sebastien Grainger, The Paramedics (starring Bry Webb of the Constantines), Ohbijou and The D'Urbervilles will be playing the CD release party this Friday at Tranzac, where you can also pick up......

Yes, the malls are packed, people are getting antsy about finishing all of their Christmas shopping, and sometimes it seems to be simply the season of consumerism gone amok, but the holidays are also about remembering and helping those who are less fortunate. In that spirit, here’s a great event on Thursday featuring many of the city’s best singers, songwriters and musicians. On December 21st, head on over to the Tranzac Club (292 Brunswick) for......

As the countdown to Christmas kicks into high gear (only seven more days to go!), it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Between shopping for presents, visiting with friends and family, and waging a pathetic battle over pine trees, many of us forget to consider those in need. While donations and contributions are needed year-round, many charities and non-profit organizations rely on generosity shown during the holiday season......

A hint to the cuisinarily-challenged: the Fairmont Royal York hotel offers a special Turkey to Go for 4, 8, or 12 people on Thanksgiving at extremely reasonable prices ($115-$295). It's Thanksgiving dinner just like mom used to make...if your mom is a mega luxury hotel chain. More importantly, for every Turkey to Go purchased, the hotel will donate a turkey to the Daily Bread Food Bank. The meal includes, "candied squash and sweet potato soup,......

Every December for as long as Torontoist can remember the holidays have been marked by a certain Friday morning when CBC's Metro Morning (our must-listen morning radio since childhood) just doesn't quite sound the same. The strange echo and laughter of a live audience can only mean one thing: we've missed the CBC's holiday open house yet again. Every year we swear that we'll haul our cookies down to Front Street to meet the voices......